Karl Malte von Heinz

Karl Malte von Heinz (1904 – 17 February 1971) was an Austrian architect who designed a number of buildings in India.

After Indian independence, he designed various diplomatic buildings in the Chanakyapuri neighborhood of Delhi, including the missions of Pakistan, Yugoslavia, Thailand, and the Vatican.

[3] While there is no evidence of his work in Indore, he designed several mansions for noblemen in Hyderabad, and is regarded as a pioneer of the art deco style in the city.

The buildings were described by von Heinz as being built in the "Jamia-style", taking inspiration from Mughal architecture, especially in the use of domes and arched entrances.

[6] During World War II, the British government in India detained citizens of Germany and its occupied territories and allied countries.

[8] The newly independent Indian government established the neighborhood of Chanakyapuri, which was to house diplomatic missions of various countries to India.

[1] His work has been described as "experimental", and "versatile", with his buildings exhibiting features from a diverse range of architectural styles, thus "refrain[ing] to adhere to any stylistic dogma".